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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Based on the latest analysis using 2022 data, the target achievement rate for the country's sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 is projected at 43 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
SUBANG JAYA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The logistics sector must take advantage of government support, such as the income tax exemption for smart logistics complexes, to further uplift the sector and encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM), monitored by the National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), outlines initiatives to promote the development and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, said the Digital Ministry.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist.
SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, has presented the republic’s financial year 2025 Budget Statement today, aimed at advancing the Forward Singapore agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Local micro, small and medium enterprises, exporters and companies involved in the supply chain are urged to be more proactive in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their businesses.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025 has projected a potential trade and investment of US$5 billion (US$1=RM4.425), including oil and gas exploration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Motorola Solutions has been granted a 10-year contract valued at AUD$500 million (approximately US$330 million) from the Victorian government to maintain and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network (MMR) relied upon by the state’s emergency services. (US$1=RM4.42)
TELUK INTAN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 24,700 taxpayers have used the e-invoicing system, with about 173 million e-invoices having been issued as of Feb 13.
